AHRQ Patient Safety Network: Clinicians frequently have clinical questions at the point of care, but only seek answers to them half the time.

AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Clinicians frequently have clinical questions at the point of care, but only seek answers to them half the time.JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174:710-718.

Clinical questions raised by clinicians at the point of care: a systematic review.

Del Fiol G, Workman TE, Gorman PN. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174:710-718.

This systematic review found that half the time clinicians fail to investigate questions they raised in the course of patient care, and this behavior has not changed over time despite the increasing availability of online clinical resources. The authors highlight the need for effective cognitive training and decision supportfor clinical decision-making. Barriers to seeking answers included insufficient time and doubt regarding the question's relevance.

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